Webster Groves, Missouri facts for kids
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Webster Groves, Missouri
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Big Bend Boulevard in Webster Groves, August 2017
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Location of Webster Groves, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.91 sq mi (15.31 km2) |
| • Land | 5.91 sq mi (15.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,010 |
| • Density | 4,060.54/sq mi (1,567.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
63119
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-78154 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397242 |
Webster Groves is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It's a suburb of St. Louis. In 2020, about 24,010 people lived there.
The city is also home to the main campus of Webster University.
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Geography of Webster Groves
Webster Groves covers an area of about 5.90 square miles (15.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city shares its borders with several other towns. To the east, it's next to Shrewsbury. To the north, you'll find Maplewood, Brentwood, and Rock Hill. On the west side are Glendale, Oakland, and Crestwood. Finally, to the south, it borders Affton and Marlborough.
History of Webster Groves
Webster Groves is located about 10 miles southwest of downtown St. Louis. Long ago, before 1802, this area was known as the "Dry Ridge." Fur trappers and Native American tribes like the Missouri, Osage, and Dakota people lived here.
In 1802, a large piece of land, about 6,002 acres, was given to Grégoire Sarpy. This land grant covered most of what is now Webster Groves.
The city grew because of its location on the Pacific Railroad line. In 1892, people developing the Webster Park area called the new community the "Queen of the Suburbs." They offered great homes in a country-like setting. It was also easy to travel to jobs in downtown St. Louis from here.
The first public school for African-American children was Douglass Elementary School. It was founded after the Civil War in North Webster. In the 1920s, it became Douglass High School. It was the only high school for Black students in St. Louis County until 1956. That's when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools must be desegregated.
Webster Groves started as five separate communities along the railroad lines: Webster, Old Orchard, Webster Park, Tuxedo Park, and Selma. They joined together in 1896 to create public services and a single city government. Today, Webster Groves is known for its tree-lined streets and many family homes. It's seen as a "great place to live, work and play" for many different types of families.
In the 1960s, a TV documentary called 16 In Webster Groves featured the city. It showed Webster Groves High School and talked about student life. Later, in 1999, Time magazine also wrote about Webster Groves High School. They described the town as a "pretty town of old elms and deep porches."
The Webster Groves High School football team, the Statesmen, has a very old rivalry with the Kirkwood High School Pioneers. They often play each other in the Missouri Turkey Day Game around Thanksgiving.
Population of Webster Groves
The population of Webster Groves has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,783 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,895 | 6.3% | |
| 1910 | 7,080 | 273.6% | |
| 1920 | 9,474 | 33.8% | |
| 1930 | 16,487 | 74.0% | |
| 1940 | 18,394 | 11.6% | |
| 1950 | 23,390 | 27.2% | |
| 1960 | 28,990 | 23.9% | |
| 1970 | 27,457 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 23,097 | −15.9% | |
| 1990 | 22,987 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 23,230 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 22,995 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 24,010 | 4.4% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 24,010 people living in Webster Groves. There were 9,239 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most residents, about 86.94%, were white. About 4.84% were Black or African-American. Other groups included Asian (1.65%) and people from two or more races (5.66%). About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.6% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.4 people. The median age in the city was 39.7 years.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census showed 22,995 people lived in the city. There were 9,156 households.
About 89.9% of the people were White, and 6.6% were African American. About 1.5% were Asian. Around 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.6% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.43 people. The median age in the city was 40.8 years.
Education in Webster Groves
The Webster Groves School District serves the city's students. Webster Groves High School is located right in the city.
Webster University is also in Webster Groves. It's a well-known university. Across from Webster University is Eden Theological Seminary, which is a school for religious studies.
There are several private schools in Webster Groves:
- Christ Community Lutheran School
- Queen of Holy Rosary School
- Holy Cross Academy, a Catholic middle school
- Holy Redeemer, a Catholic elementary school since 1898
- Mary Queen of Peace, another Catholic school
- Nerinx Hall High School, an all-girls Catholic high school founded in 1924. It's next to Webster University.
The St. Louis Japanese School, a weekend school for Japanese language and culture, holds its classes at Webster University.
Webster Groves also has its own public library, called the City Of Webster Groves Municipal Library.
Landmarks and Historic Places
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Webster Groves is home to several important places, including:
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Some areas in Webster Groves are listed as historic districts, meaning they are protected for their history:
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Notable People from Webster Groves
Many well-known people have lived in Webster Groves. Here are a few:
(Dates in parentheses show when they were born and died.)
- Bruce Alger (1918–2015), a U.S. Representative
- Herbert Blumer (1900–1987), a sociologist
- Matt Bomer (born 1977), an actor
- Harry Caray (1914–1998), a famous baseball broadcaster
- Skip Caray (1939–2008), also a baseball broadcaster
- Bob Cassilly (1949–2011), artist and founder of the City Museum
- Adrian Clayborn (born 1988), a professional football player
- Phyllis Diller (1917–2012), a comedian
- Forrest C. Donnell (1884–1980), a governor of Missouri
- Bob Dotson (born 1946), a news journalist
- Mary Engelbreit (born 1952), an artist and illustrator
- Jonathan Franzen (born 1959), a famous novelist
- Alan Hunter (born 1957), one of the first MTV VJs
- Josephine Johnson (1910–1990), a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
- Karlie Kloss (born 1992), a model
- Jim Krebs (1935–1965), an NBA basketball player
- Laura Les (born 1994), a musician
- Scott Mayfield (born 1992), an ice hockey player
- Russ Mitchell (born 1960), a news anchor
- Jane Smiley (born 1949), a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
- William H. Webster (born 1924), a former director of the FBI and CIA
See also
In Spanish: Webster Groves (Misuri) para niños
